Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Passport, Fifth Edition (Exam SY0-501)

by Dawn Dunkerley

Overview

This quick review, cram-style study guide offers 100% coverage of every topic on the latest version of the CompTIA Security+ exam

This powerful exam preparation resource presents an accelerated review of the pertinent technology and covers all objectives for the CompTIA Security+ exam (exam SY0-501). Written in the proven Passport format developed by training expert Mike Meyers, the book enables you to focus on specific topics, determine areas of need, and tailor an effective course for study.

Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Security+ Certification Passport, Fifth Edition (Exam SY0-501) features accurate practice exam questions and in-depth answer explanations as well as end-of-chapter bulleted summaries that reinforce salient points. Throughout, “Exam Tips” highlight important topics, “Local Lingo” notes define need-to-know terms, “Travel Advisories” alert you to potential pitfalls, and “Travel Assistance” icons specify resources for further information.

• Provides complete coverage of every objective on exam SY0-501
• Electronic content includes 200 practice questions and a secured book PDF
• Written by a pair of security experts and edited by certification guru Mike Meyers

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781260026559
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	11/24/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Dawn Dunkerley, PhD, is a researcher whose interests include cyberwarfare, cybersecurity, and the success and measurement of organizational cybersecurity initiatives.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Mission Assurance
Chapter 1: Organizational Security and Compliance
Chapter 2: Security Training and Incident Response
Chapter 3: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Part 2: Cryptography and PKI
Chapter 4: Cryptography and Encryption Basics
Chapter 5: Public Key Infrastructure

Part 3: Identity and Access Management
Chapter 6: Access Control
Chapter 7: Authentication and Identity Management

Part 4: Network Security
Chapter 8: Securing Networks
Chapter 9: Secure Network Administration
Chapter 10: Securing Wireless Networks

Part 5: Application, Data, and Host Security
Chapter 11: Securing Host Systems
Chapter 12: Securing Applications and Data

Part 6: Threats and Vulnerabilities
Chapter 13: Monitoring for Security Threats
Chapter 14: Vulnerability Assessments

Appendix A: Career Flight Path
Appendix B: About the CD